Haifaa Wassef

Acting · Born January 15, 1946 · Damascus, Syria

A Syrian actress known for her extensive work in theater and television. She began acting at the age of fourteen, initially performing in theatrical productions before joining the Military Theater, where she appeared in plays such as The Green Perfume and Soft Hands. She later transitioned to television during its early years in Syria, appearing in productions including The Postman and The Traveling Bird. After taking a fifteen-year break from acting to raise her children, she returned to the profession through Syria's National Theater. In 1977, she joined Duraid Lahham in the stage production Cheers to the Homeland, which toured several Syrian cities. She subsequently reunited with him in the television series Wadi Al-Misk (1982). Her television career includes Warm Hearts, Old Damascene Days (1992), Abu Al-Hana's Dreams (1996), The Bustard's Dance (1999), Layali Al-Salheya (2004), and Souq Al-Harir (2020–2021). She portrayed Umm Rami in Abu Al-Hana's Dreams, Umm Zahour in Layali Al-Salheya, and Umm Abdullah in Souq Al-Harir. She was married to Syrian actor Mahmoud Jabr and is the sister of actresses Mona Wassef and Ghada Wassef. Her daughters Laila and Marah Jabr also pursued acting careers. Her contributions to Syrian entertainment span several decades, encompassing stage performances, television comedy, and social and historical dramas.